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We’re here to hold space for your experience and offer personalised care that works with you

Supporting Women’s Health

physically, emotionally, and energetically

Sessions may include acupuncture, Chinese herbal formulas, cupping, moxibustion, Bowen therapy, and realistic lifestyle or dietary suggestions. We take time to understand your unique cycle, symptoms, and goals, whether you’re looking for gentle support around your period, navigating chronic pain, fertility, or seeking to feel more connected to your body. Offering individualised care, and a supportive ear to your health needs and requirements. Our clinic is located in Point Cook, however we a re a short drive from Werribee, Hoppers Crossing, Seabrook, Altona and Truganina.

Gentle, holistic care for hormonal balance, cycle support, and pelvic wellbeing. We offer acupuncture and Chinese medicine as part of a holistic approach to supporting women through conditions such as endometriosis, PMS, PCOS, perimenopause, and menstrual irregularities. Chinese medicine sees the menstrual cycle as a vital sign of overall health. Through tailored treatments, we aim to support your body’s natural rhythm, ease discomfort, and encourage balance, physically, emotionally, and energetically.

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Understanding Endometriosis

A complex condition that affects far more than just your period

Endometriosis is a chronic, inflammatory condition where tissue similar to the uterine lining (endometrium) grows outside the uterus, often on the ovaries, fallopian tubes, bowel, bladder, or pelvic walls. These growths can cause inflammation, pain, and scar tissue and may contribute to a range of symptoms that extend well beyond menstruation.

For many people, endometriosis can impact not only their physical health but also their emotional wellbeing, relationships, energy levels, fertility, and day-to-day quality of life.

Chinese medicine aims to help by supporting your body's own healing mechanisms, restoring flow, and bring the system into balance.

  • Treatment

    Acupuncture: Fine needles placed at specific points to support circulation, calm the nervous system, and address individual patterns of imbalance

    Herbal medicine (if appropriate): Customised blends aimed at supporting the whole body, hormonal, mental and digestive health.

    Lifestyle and dietary suggestions rooted in Chinese medicine principles. We offer simple, sustainable shifts to support your cycle

  • Aims

    Symptoms of endometriosis often include pelvic pain before or during your period, pain during or after sex, pain with bowel movements or urination, heavy or irregular bleeding, fatigue, brain fog, and bloating, and fertility challenges.

    In Chinese Medicine we aim to bring a sense of balance in the menstrual cycle. Ease pelvic and abdominal pain and discomfort. help with stress, fatigue, and mood regulation, sleep and digestion, and offer overall wellbeing during all phases of the cycle.

  • Personal

    We approach this work with gentleness, trauma-awareness, and deep respect for the complexity of endometriosis. We understand that endometriosis is not "just bad periods", it’s a full-body, lived experience that often requires a multi-layered, compassionate approach.

    Whether you’re newly diagnosed, navigating fatigue or flare-ups, or simply looking for extra support around your cycle, we offer a space where you can feel seen, heard, and gently supported.

Individualised Care

We work with you to understand your experience your cycle, stress levels, sleep, digestion etc to create a care plan that is personalised, practical, and empowering.

Common Questions

Did you know that in Chinese Medicine we make an assessment of your health through a Chinese Medicine lens - we have our own diagnostic tools, these include tongue diagnosis, and pulse reading.

  • Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific acupuncture points on the body to promote healing and balance. 

    Acupuncture may help not only with pain, but also internal medicine such as women’s health, anxiety, sleep, digestion, skin conditions and fertility. 

  • Acupuncture is part of Chinese Medicine. In acupuncture we use fine, thin needles and tap them into specific points in the body that are found on channels that run along the body. In Chinese Medicine acupuncture is used with the idea of restoring balance in the body’s energy flow. 

  • This highly depends on what is being treated! It also depends on if the condition is acute or chronic. Chronic conditions will require more treatments.

    Some conditions such as women’s health may require several weekly treatments (6-12) over weeks or months, other such as pain may improve in 3-6 sessions.

    Chinese medicine is not a quick fix! It took time to become ill, it will take time to recover. It also depends on patient compliance with taking herbal medicine and following lifestyle and diet advice.

    With acupuncture or herbal medicine the more often the treatment, the better the results. An example is if you are taking antibiotics, it takes more than one tablet to see any results, you need to finish the course.

  • Acupuncture is usually not painful, and most of the time you will feel nothing. You might feel a slight pinch or tingling sensation when the needle is inserted, followed by a feeling of warmth, heaviness, or a dull ache. The needles are very fine, much thinner than those used for injections. Often patients find acupuncture to be a relaxing experience and look forward to their sessions. 

  • Chinese medicine is generally considered to be safe but occasionally may be associated with possible adverse reactions in individual cases. These are usually mild and temporary, and can include soreness, bruising, and bleeding at the needle site. 

    Patients may also experience dizziness, feeling lightheaded, and nausea. If you feel any of these during your treatment, please communicate this with your practitioner during the treatment. 

    It is also important to eat and hydrate before your appointment. 

    You may also feel drowsy after acupuncture, so it is important to rest your body after your appointment.

  • The practitioner will assess your condition by asking questions, observing your tongue, and feeling your pulse. You’ll then lie down on the table, and the practitioner will insert needles into specific acupuncture points. The needles are typically left in place for 20 to 30 minutes. The session may include other techniques such as moxibustion, cupping and a herbal medicine prescription. We may also pop an infrared heat lamp on your belly, feet or back. 

  • An initial appointment is 60 mins, and a follow up appointment is 45 minutes. The needles will be retained for 20-40 minutes, depending on what is being treated. The appointment may include moxa, cupping or gua sha, as well as a herbal medicine prescription. 

  • Before your acupuncture appointment please make sure you eat a light meal and avoid strenuous activities. After the session please rest, stay hydrated, and avoid alcohol or heavy exercise for the remainder of the day to allow your body to fully benefit from the treatment.

  • Yes, our practitioners are registered with AHPRA and the relevant associations, and have provider numbers. The amount you can claim depends on your level of cover.

  • AHPRA Registered

    Chinese medicine and acupuncture is a 4 year university degree, and our practitioners are registered with the Chinese Medicine Board of Australia and follow all professional standards and guidelines set out by AHPRA.

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  • Intergrative Care

    Our acupuncturists have undergone further training in fertility and women’s health, and offer an integrated approach. We will also review your blood tests through a functional medicine lens. You are supported.

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  • Individualised care

    We are committed to providing a safe, respectful, and individualised care for everyone. We take the time to truly listen, so each treatment is tailored to your unique needs, goals, and lived experience.

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